3 year License - cant see any restrictions

Hi,
i recently diagnosed for Type 2 diabetes and had to inform DVLA as i was prescribed insulin. I have now recieved my new 3 year validity license but contrary to what i read at lot of places, i can not see any sort of "restriction" code on the license.

when i am renewing the insurance, i think the appropriate selection would be "Medical Condition - DVLA Aware, unrestricted license". Is there any reason why i should be selecting a "3 year restricted license" ?

when i am renewing the insurance, i think the appropriate selection would be "Medical Condition - DVLA Aware, unrestricted license". Is there any reason why i should be selecting a "3 year restricted license" ?

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In my opinion it is a 3 year restricted license, it is a time restricted license, you also may not have options on there that were there before (but never used) - for instance I don't have as many options available to me as my workmate because I'm insulin dependent.
If you tell the insurance it is a normal license chances are you won't be covered by it.

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Hi,
i recently diagnosed for Type 2 diabetes and had to inform DVLA as i was prescribed insulin. I have now recieved my new 3 year validity license but contrary to what i read at lot of places, i can not see any sort of "restriction" code on the license.

when i am renewing the insurance, i think the appropriate selection would be "Medical Condition - DVLA Aware, unrestricted license". Is there any reason why i should be selecting a "3 year restricted license" ?

Deepanshu

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Agree with @Rokaab above. Although I think things may be different these days, passing a car driving test used to automatically give you a license to drive other vehicle groups upto and including 7.5 Ton trucks. This was taken off my license when I first informed DVLA of my diabetes - hence it's restricted.

Hi, thanks for all your comments. I did call up my insurer and (Admiral) and changed my type to "3 year restricted, DVLA aware". There was no charges or change in the premium (kudos to Admiral here, no discrimination) . i also checked with the DVLA that the licensed would be renewed after 3 years upon filling up another form which my GP would have to sign and again there will be no charges for renewal (unlike normal license).

Also, just to add, in case someone reads it in future. I called up DVLA asking details about how to return my current license before a new 3 year license can be issued and they confirmed that its not a legal requirement to have your license on you to drive the car. So i posted my form and license (recorded delivery) and got a new one in about a week. I would recommend keeping a photocopy and proof of posting.

hi, i had an old license, with higher vehicle weight classifications, and when diagnosed 3 years ago, they restricted my weight classes etc, and time restricted the license too. as stated by another poster, you are now on a 3 year restricted license. in your situation, it probably only became restricted on time, as you passed your test after a certain date and had the newer limited weight classifications.